The results of Afghanistan's presidential election, which were due on November 14, have been postponed for a second time, the election commission said on Wednesday. The announcement of the preliminary result will not be made “until the technical issues are addressed,” election commission spokesman Abdul Aziz Ibrahimi said. The results were likely to be delayed...
Meadowhall owner British Land saw almost £600 million slashed from the value of its retail property portfolio as it was struck by the current turmoil facing UK retailers.
Investors will remain locked out of Neil Woodford's smallest fund, but the administrator has confirmed meetings with potential new managers as it considers replacing the under-fire stockpicker.
Tesla boss Elon Musk has said the electric car maker plans to build a new factory near Berlin.
Hong Kong anti-government protesters paralysed parts of the Asian financial hub for a third day on Wednesday, with some transport links, schools and many businesses closing as police warned of a rise in violence to a deadly level.
Russian engineering company Mosinzhproekt and the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) plan to set up a joint venture for the construction of subways around the world, said Moscow Deputy Mayor Marat Khusnullin. He said that several agreements have already been sealed with Chinese partners, particularly on the implementation of a joint project on transfer hubs...
Israeli air strikes have killed more Islamic Jihad militants in Gaza as rocket fire towards Israel resumed after a brief overnight lull.
